A DIESEL spill in Kananook Creek will continue to be monitored. In a statement, Melbourne Water said it had “successfully managed the diesel spill”, which was first reported in the waterway on 5 August (EPA investigates Kananook Creek oil slick” The Times 11/8/2026). “Monitoring indicates the spill no longer poses a risk to Kananook Creek or the local community. As a precaution, the booms located near Bardia Avenue will remain in place while we continue monitoring the waterway,” Melbourne Water said. “Over the coming weeks, our teams will continue to inspect and monitor Kananook Creek. We are continuing to work…
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Somerville Highway Patrol officers have charged a teenager following an alleged hit-run collision in Frankston earlier this week. A woman and her dog were struck on the footpath by an allegedly stolen grey sedan on Franciscan Avenue about 3.45pm on Tuesday, 25 August. The 44-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Her dog sustained minor injuries during the incident. The driver allegedly continued a short distance, then crashed into a stationary vehicle and a residential fence further down the road, before attempting to flee on foot. The grey sedan was allegedly stolen from a Frankston address on 25…
Compiled by Cameron McCullough THE first semi-final in the Mornington Peninsula Football Association was played on Saturday last between Mornington and Somerville in the Frankston Park. The weather during Saturday morning was rather discouraging, as rain was falling. Anyhow in the afternoon the sun shone and a splendid match was the result. There was a large crowd of spectators in attendance; the gate amounting to £40. Somerville fielded a strong team, and so did Mornington. Final scores: Somerville, 8 goals 10 behinds. Mornington, 7 goals.7 behinds. Somerville deserve credit for their good win. On the day Mornington were beaten by…
Somerville Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal collision in Seaford yesterday afternoon. It is believed a vehicle went onto the wrong side of the Nepean Highway and collided with a second vehicle about 4pm. The second vehicle was then hit by a third vehicle. The driver and sole occupant of the first vehicle, a yet-to-be-identified woman, died at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle, a 48-year-old-man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the third vehicle, a 50-year-old-man, was not injured. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or with dashcam vision is…
FEDERAL Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea MP welcomed Minister for Social Services Tanya Plibersek to Dunkley, highlighting the vital work of local organisations supporting women, men and children and families experiencing family violence. During her visit, Minister Plibersek visited The Orange Door and Family Life in Frankston to hear directly from frontline workers about the services they provide and the difference they are making for families across the Bayside area. Family Life delivers the Dads in Focus program in Frankston, working with fathers who use violence to support meaningful and sustained behavioural change. The program focuses on reducing men’s use…